King Culprit is a fantasy novel written by Charles Moffat in 1996. It is the third book in the Crimson Companions Trilogy.

Waytorn, the undisputed King of Crime across the continent has decided to retire. Other forces vy to replace him, but not everything is going according to plan. A group of Cherte thieves led by the seductress known as Nevada has their eyes on the throne too. Can Waytorn, Rades and their friends survive the ensuing chaos?

The cover art for "King Culprit" is a photoshop montage of various photographs and old paintings.